Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 38 minutes ago

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Award Ceremony Opening Remarks by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero (0:00)

Justice William W. Bedsworth
Introduction to Honoree Justice Bedsworth (Justice Brad Hill) (1:45)
Tribute Video (3:50)
Presentation of Award (7:06)
Remarks from Justice Bedsworth (12:57)

Judge Terry B. Friedman
Introduction to Honoree Judge Friedman (Justice Brad Hill) (17:50)
Tribute Video (20:00)
Presentation of Award (23:24)
Remarks from Judge Friedman (28:00)

Court Executive Officer Melissa Fowler-Bradley
Introduction to Honoree Melissa Fowler-Bradley (Justice Brad Hill) (37:27)
Tribute Video (40:12)
Presentation of Award (43:30)
Remarks from Melissa Fowler-Bradley (50:26)

Each year, the Distinguished Service Award recognizes people and organizations for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the administration of justice in California. Learn more about the award: courts.ca.gov/distinguishedserviceawards.htm

Learn more about the honorees and their work: newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/judicial-council-announces-2024-distinguished-service-award-recipients

See past Distinguished Service Award honorees: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJZN17NOuDI5N_x_46khhRiYlBm9tHtOD&feature=shared